How did fannie packs get the name?

xfacilitatorx

The position in which they are worn. Originally ski packs. Ahhh. Here is a reference. Fanny pack A Fanny Pack also called a belt bag is an accesory usually worn by travellers. It is a pouch like bag, that ties or snaps around the wearer's waist. Named for its placement, which is over one's fanny. http://www.reference.com/browse/wiki/Fanny_pack Mar 24 06, 2:49 PM

davejacobs

Not in England it isn't, unless a woman wears it back to front. Mar 24 06, 4:34 PM

lanfranco

Yes, I'm afraid we do have to be very careful about British/Australian/American slang. Particularly in this case. Mar 24 06, 5:40 PM

Baloo55th

Are you referring to bumbags? I wear mine at the front so I can get at the leaflets in it quickly when I'm letterboxing an area. So it's not really a bum-bag, but as this is a family site I'll stop there. Mar 24 06, 5:45 PM

kaylofgorons

I'm guessing its original use had it in the back (hence the name), but as Baloo mentioned, it is worn in the front so you can get stuff out of it. I've seen them worn on the hip as well. Mar 24 06, 5:49 PM

kaylofgorons

Letterboxing is a new word for me. I assume it's delivering newsletters? Mar 24 06, 5:51 PM

xfacilitatorx

Fannie packs are worn around the small of the back so one can bend forward unobstructed. They are then rotated to the front for access. Mar 24 06, 9:32 PM

Baloo55th

Advertising my business and trying to avoid feeding dogs with fingers... Mar 25 06, 7:31 AM